Landscape Management Technician

Our landscape management technician apprenticeship is designed to landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units. This apprenticeship is recognized by National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), this program is designed introduce and ground participants in skills and the basic knowledge from experienced craft professionals. Craft specialization is taught throughout the apprenticeship with empathizes on plan reading & calculations, landscape management, irrigation systems components & maintenance and construction & hardscaping. Participants will also receiving financial literacy and career readiness training. The financial literacy course will be equipped trainees with the skills and knowledge thats needed to effectively manage money. And the career readiness course will explore ten foundational workplace skills regarding work ethic. The primary goal of this apprenticeship is to assist participants to not only met but exceed program goals, receive needed supportive services and explore open network opportunities for job placement throughout Northern Illinois. Successful completion of this program is based on performance, progression, goal attainment and follow-up services.